AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoRegional Power & Grid Tech: The World Bank says its West Africa Regional Power Integration and Electricity Access Programme has expanded electricity access to over 3 million people, built 4,000+ km of transmission lines linking 15 countries, and is preparing a regional electricity market to cut costs and improve reliability. Climate Resilience Funding: The GEF approved a new LDCF/SCCF work programme worth $67M+ for vulnerable countries, including Guinea-Bissau, to reduce flood and coastal risks, boost food and water security, and strengthen disaster preparedness, with nearly $218M in co-financing. Local Energy Disruptions (Neighbor Watch): A Gambian utility update reports reduced electricity imports (up to 60 MW) from technical issues and fuel shortages, plus maintenance constraints, triggering emergency load management while aiming for a gradual return to normal by mid-June 2026. Wildlife Research (Field Science): Researchers returned from a Guinea-Bissau field site studying rare “accumulative stone throwing” by wild chimpanzees, exploring what the behavior may communicate and how it could inform understanding of complex communication and tool use in human evolution.
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